Electric light fixture imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $738.8 million of electric light fixture in 2024 (42.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 222 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $979.4 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $738.8M | 42.9K t |
| 2023 | $751.4M | 44.5K t |
| 2022 | $851.1M | 54.8K t |
| 2021 | $979.4M | 68.4K t |
| 2020 | $730.8M | 55.5K t |
| 2019 | $790.4M | 55.6K t |
| 2018 | $780.8M | 55.1K t |
| 2017 | $853.0M | 63.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports electric light fixture from
China alone supplied 65% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $482.3M | 65% |
| Germany | $56.4M | 7.6% |
| Italy | $44.2M | 6% |
| United States | $24.0M | 3.3% |
| Poland | $19.1M | 2.6% |
| Czech Republic | $16.0M | 2.2% |
| France | $15.9M | 2.2% |
| Spain | $14.2M | 1.9% |
| Hungary | $8.7M | 1.2% |
| Taiwan | $5.5M | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.23 per kg, close to the world average of $16.40.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Electric light fixture exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $297.9 million of electric light fixture in 2024 (6.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 194 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Germany (16%), Ireland (12%), Netherlands (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 38%. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+102% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $46.6M | 16% |
| Ireland | $36.8M | 12% |
| Netherlands | $30.4M | 10% |
| United States | $24.9M | 8.4% |
| France | $17.0M | 5.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $15.1M | 5.1% |
| Austria | $14.4M | 4.8% |
| Belgium | $9.7M | 3.2% |
| Spain | $9.3M | 3.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $7.7M | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom electric light fixture imports (HS 9405.40): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 9405.40: Lamps and light fittings: electric, n.e.c. in heading no. 9405.
Common questions
What is the value of electric light fixture imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported electric light fixture worth $738.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 42.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 222 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric light fixture to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($482.3 million), followed by Germany (8%) and Italy (6%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 81 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 124% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric light fixture per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.23 per kg in 2024, 5% above the world average of $16.40 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric light fixture to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $853.0 million in 2017 to $738.8 million in 2024, a fall of 13%. The peak was 2021 at $979.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $809.5 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export electric light fixture?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $297.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Ireland and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $440.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric light fixture?
The HS code for electric light fixture is subheading 9405.40. It sits in HS chapter 94 (furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9405 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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